Pfizer, BioNTech begin Omicron vaccine trial WASHINGTON: Pfizer and BioNTech have begun enrollment for a clinical trial to test the safety and immune response of... Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am
World 105 nations to get cheaper Merck Covid pill GENEVA: Generic drug manufacturers will make a more affordable version of Merck's anti-Covid pill for 105 of the... Published 20 Jan, 2022 05:59pm
Pakistan NCOC to review Covid SOPs for education sector on Jan 17 Bans meals on flights, public transport as cases jump in the country Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:34pm
World WHO body says COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated for Omicron GENEVA: A World Health Organization technical body said on Tuesday that current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be... Published 11 Jan, 2022 09:18pm
World Omicron could be dominant in France within weeks, adviser says PARIS/WASHINGTON: Omicron could become the dominant COVID-19 variant in France by the end of January, the top... Published 02 Dec, 2021 02:29pm
World First known UAE case of Omicron variant detected in fully vaccinated traveller CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates announced on Wednesday its first known case of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron,... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 01:35pm
World WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders GENEVA: The World Health Organization has warned blanket travel bans will not prevent the spread of Omicron, as more... Published 01 Dec, 2021 09:42am
Markets Sugar, cocoa and coffee fall after Omicron vaccine warning LONDON: Sugar, cocoa and arabica coffee fell on Tuesday after drugmaker Moderna cast doubt on the efficacy of... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am